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Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, city, in Polk County, Iowa. Ankeny had 77,833 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 14.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 67,887 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 72,615 (±64). GEOID 1902305.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
77,833
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 67,887 · ACS 2020-2024: 72,615 ±64
Median household income
$108,198
±$7,800 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$331,000
±$9,894 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$1,319
±$72 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Ankeny and what county is it in?
Ankeny is a city in Polk County, Iowa. It covers 31.9 square miles of land, 2,128 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ankeny is in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ankeny, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 77,833 people lived in Ankeny on July 1, 2025, up 14.3% since 2020, faster than Iowa (+1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 67,887 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 72,615 (±64).
| Measure | Ankeny | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 72,615 ±64 | 503,175 | +10,677 |
| Households | 28,361 ±734 | 205,358 | +5,161 |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.07 | 2.41 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 29,781 ±804 | 218,486 | +5,038 |
Ankeny's population since 2000
From 27,117 in 2000 to 77,833 in 2025: up 187.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ankeny as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ankeny?
The median resident of Ankeny is 33.6 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 11.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.1%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ankeny | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 ±0.9 | 36.2 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 27.3% ±1.1 pts | 24.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.7% ±0.9 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±1.3 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% ±1.4 pts | 10.4% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.7% ±2.2 pts | 73.2% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.0 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.0 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7% ±1.2 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.0% ±1.6 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±0.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| With a disability | 7.3% ±1.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±1.0 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.8% ±0.7 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 52.1% ±2.5 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.1% ±2.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.5% ±2.5 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ankeny earn?
Half of Ankeny's 28,361 households earn less than $108,198 a year (±$7,800), against $83,576 in Polk County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $106,438 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ankeny | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,198 ±$7,800 | $83,576 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $126,748 ±$5,014 | $109,398 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,306 ±$2,311 | $45,622 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2% ±1.1 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.4% ±1.9 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.4% ±0.9 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±0.7 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±1.5 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ankeny?
Owners occupy 71.3% of Ankeny's occupied homes and renters 28.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $331,000 by its owner (±$9,894). The median renter pays $1,319 a month including utilities, and 29.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ankeny | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $331,000 ±$9,894 | $262,100 | +$60,124 |
| Median gross rent | $1,319 ±$72 | $1,149 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.3% ±5.8 pts | 35.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,976 ±$58 | $1,741 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.3% ±2.6 pts | 67.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.7% ±2.6 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Housing units | 29,781 ±804 | 218,486 | +5,038 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.7% ±3.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.2% ±2.4 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.1% ±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 32.9% ±2.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ankeny building?
Builders took permits for 1,326 new housing units in Ankeny in 2025 (668 in single-family houses), 17.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ankeny work and get to work?
72.1% of Ankeny's workers drive alone and 20.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.9%.
| Measure | Ankeny | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 76.3% ±1.5 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% ±0.6 pts | 4.4% | −1.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.1% ±2.8 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9% ±1.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.1% ±2.1 pts | 15.7% | +15.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min ±1.0 | 20.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ankeny?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Ankeny, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $69,609 (Tract 102.08) to $156,660 (Tract 102.15).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.16Polk County | 18,544 | $113,988 |
| Tract 102.05Polk County | 9,029 | $121,486 |
| Tract 102.14Polk County | 9,109 | $91,779 |
| Tract 102.09Polk County | 6,376 | $89,750 |
| Tract 102.15Polk County | 6,730 | $156,660 |
| Tract 102.12Polk County | 4,804 | $91,567 |
| Tract 102.07Polk County | 4,592 | $98,000 |
| Tract 102.08Polk County | 4,038 | $69,609 |
| Tract 102.11Polk County | 3,852 | $90,977 |
| Tract 101.02Polk County | 13,605 | $134,735 |
| Tract 102.13Polk County | 4,152 | $149,706 |
| Tract 101.01Polk County | 5,927 | $136,923 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ankeny) · Census block assignment files
How does Ankeny compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ankeny is the 486th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 5th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Ankeny ranks 29th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 14th | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th | 279 |
| Median household income | 29th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 23rd | 279 |
| Median home value | 15th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 13th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 219th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17th | 279 |
| Median age | 254th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 167th | 279 |
| Work from home | 10th | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 119th | 279 |
Ankeny's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Ankeny with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ankeny?
5 of the 57 figures for Ankeny on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ankeny are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ankeny.